Bible: Ezekiel 2:4-7

2:4The people1 to whomI amsendingyou are obstinate and hard-hearted,2and you mustsaytothem, ‘This is whatthe sovereignLordsays.’32:5And as for them,4whetherthey listen5ornot– forthey area rebellious6house7 – theywill knowthata prophethas beenamongthem.2:6But you, sonof man, do notfearthem, and do notfeartheir words– even thoughbriers8and thorns9surround you and youlive among scorpions – do not fear their words and do not be terrified of the looks they give you,10 for they are a rebellious house!2:7You must speakmy wordstothem whetherthey listenornot, forthey arerebellious.